Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Secretary of State for the Home Department, Public Safety Group, Emergency Services Mobile Communications Programme (ESMCP)
Clive House, 70 Petty France
London
SW1H 9EX
Contact
ESMCP Commercial Team
ESMCPsupplier@homeoffice.gov.uk
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UK - United Kingdom
Internet address(es)
Main address
https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/home-office
Buyer's address
one.3) Communication
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
one.5) Main activity
Public order and safety
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Market Engagement for Handheld Devices Emergency Services Network (ESN)
Reference number
C9297 / C19730 / C22926
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 32250000 - Mobile telephones
two.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
two.1.4) Short description
ESN Handheld Devices Market Engagements
The Emergency Services Mobile Communications Programme (ESMCP) within the Home Office wishes to undertake research on the current market for Smartphones / Handheld Devices capable of operating on the Emergency Services Network (ESN). An ESN Smartphone / Handheld Device is defined as one that is capable of operating on ESN and configured to give priority access for the three emergency services (3ES) and other related users throughout Great Britain (England, Wales and Scotland) using 3GPP Standards.
This would include the following categories of devices:
• Rugged Handheld Devices / Smartphones able to operate on ESN
• Rugged Handheld Devices / Smartphones with the ability to operate on ESN as well as via TETRA Direct Mode Operation (DMO) e.g. Dual Mode Handsets
• Intrinsically Safe Rugged Devices / Smartphones able to operate on ESN
As such, ESMCP will be publishing a Request for Information in July 2023 to enable suppliers to respond and participate in discussions in relation to the following:
- High level information on suppliers; their existing and potential devices and supporting accessories for the above categories (suppliers do not have to be able to provide devices for all three categories).
- Supplier overview of product roadmap and capabilities for up to the next five years.
- Supplier views on trends in the market for the above categories.
The outcome will inform ESMCP decisions on device strategy and any new procurement activities. Any such decisions will be made solely at the Authority’s discretion.
An online supplier briefing will take place prior to the issue of the RFI in July 2023. Participants will be asked to sign a Non Disclosure Agreement (NDA).
To register interest, please e-mail ESMCPSupplier@homeoffice.gov.uk.
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 32000000 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment
- 64200000 - Telecommunications services
- 64220000 - Telecommunication services except telephone and data transmission services
- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 72250000 - System and support services
- 72263000 - Software implementation services
- 92210000 - Radio services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Multiple handheld device types including, but not restricted to, the devices listed under this notice.
two.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice
31 March 2024
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes